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Manchester Underwriting's Charles Manchester on why, if you’re not a broker, you’re an MGA
Charles Manchester, CEO of Manchester Underwriting believes insurers are no longer the providers of capital but instead the custodians of it.
Motor Report docu-video - Fraud, driverless cars, young drivers and claims
The Motor Report is out - but what do the experts think of the findings?
Blog: How insurers can rank high online against price comparison sites
Insurance companies need to use clever content strategies to make sure their website ranks high enough in search results to compete with aggregators. Here is some advice from Jonathan Moore, head of SEO at Equimedia
US insurer Slice to expand to UK
US on-demand insurer, Slice, has confirmed its plans to expand to the UK after expanding to 13 states across the US.
UK General to launch 'cyber bullying' personal lines product
UK General is developing a personal cyber policy to cover against cyber bullying and social media hacking.
GRP to create southern hub through acquisition of Greens
Global Risk Partners has acquired a majority stake in Green Insurance Group.
Towergate extends deal with Premium Credit
Towergate is extending its contract with Premium Credit for a further five years.
Airmic 2017: Market not yet consistent on Insurance Act, Airmic warns
Brokers are adopting different approaches to achieving a fair presentation of the risk under the Insurance Act, the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers has warned.
BGL establishes tech hub with plans to develop a series of customer apps and websites
BGL has opened a tech hub at the White Collar Factory on Sillicon Roundabout in London’s Shoreditch and is planning to develop a series of products.
Week in Post: Mayhem, Brexit and PR
It has been a year of political surprises, starting with Brexit, to Trump’s election and finally to today’s hung parliament.
Insurance Marketing and PR Awards 2017: Winners
Co-op Insurance picked up two awards for digital marketing and social media influence at the Insurance Marketing and PR Awards today.
General Election 2017: The industry reacts
The industry's reaction to the election result
Hung parliament spells fresh uncertainty for insurance industry, experts say
The result of yesterday’s general election is likely to cause fresh uncertainty for the insurance sector, industry leaders have said.
Steadfast acquires a stake in global network Unison
Australian broking group Steadfast has agreed to acquire a non-controlling stake (less than 50%) for an undisclosed amount in the third largest global network group Unison Brokers.
What is at stake for the insurance industry in the election?
The country has gone to the polls today and the insurance industry will wait with bated breath for the result.
Towergate broking giant prices £800m bond offering
The broking giant formed from the merger of Towergate and other firms has confirmed the interest rates for its £800m bond offering, announced last month.
BP Marsh poised to make further investments in 2017
Venture capital group BP Marsh is looking to make investments of around £5m into six different firms throughout 2017.
Ed names Wicks as non-marine reinsurance chair
Reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, Ed has appointed Ian Wicks as chairman of non-marine reinsurance.
BP Marsh saw 12% hike in profits in 2016
BP Marsh saw a 12% hike in profits in 2016, up to £9.8m from £8.7m in the previous year.
Greenwood Insurances merges with Moreland Insurance Brokers
Moreland Insurance Brokers and Greenwoods Insurances have merged into a single company, effective 1 June.
This Month in Post: General election, summer holidays and expert opinions
With another General Election looming, the insurance industry will likely be holding its breath on what the incoming government will make of the insurance premium tax, the Ogden rate and whiplash reform.
UK General appoints John Spencer as chairman
Markel non-executive director John Spencer has been appointed as a non-executive chairman of UK General.
UK General technical director Simon Tate leaves the business
UK General technical underwriting director Simon Tate has left the business, with his departure following the resignation of chief risk officer Steve Blott last month.
UK General parts ways with DFS and Argos furniture warranty provider
UK General has closed its underwriting agency with the company which provides furniture warranty insurance to Argos and DFS.